Stockton City Council proclaimed June 2026 as Gun Violence Awareness Month this week, recognizing victims, survivors and the community groups working to reduce gun violence across the city.
The declaration, presented during Tuesday’s council meeting, honors lives lost to gun violence and recognizes outreach workers, violence interrupters, service providers, advocates, faith leaders and residents involved in prevention and healing efforts.
Ana Contreras, program manager for Stockton’s Office of Violence Prevention, accepted the proclamation and said the month is an opportunity to remember victims, support survivors and recommit to making neighborhoods safer…